Study Skills: Critical Writing
Criticality is a key component of academic study. It shows how you have been able to not only understand a subject, but also analyse and evaluate arguments presented. A critical approach is also a...
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Study Skills: Effective Reading using SQ3R
Traditionally, the phrase ‘reading for a degree’ was used in the same way students often refer to studying for a degree today. However, effective reading is still an essential skill required for being successful...
Study Skills: Presentations … design considerations
For many students giving a presentation, whether it is for formal assessment or not, can be a nerve wracking experience. The Study Skills team can help you to develop both your presentation and your...
Are you using your Library?
Did you know this is Libraries Week? 9-14th October 2017 gives you the opportunity to discover how using libraries can help you. Are you a student who hasn’t yet darkened the door of the...
Study Skills: Presentations… common errors
Giving a presentation, whether at University or in work, can be quite daunting. Nerves and inexperience can lead the presenter into some common pitfalls. Being aware of these can help you to avoid them....
Logging into Cite Them Right online
Some students have reported issues logging into Cite Them Right via Institution login and we are investigating what the problem may be. Students can continue to log in to Cite Them Right through the...
Study Skills reading lists
Study Skills are something we all need to work on, they are skills that take time and practice. There is lots of help and support out there to encourage your development. We have helpful...
Study Skills Guides
Did you know that we have an array of Study Skills Guides available on our website? Each guide is only a page or two long & aims to give you a starting point on a variety...
A warm welcome to all our new students
We’re all here at the library to help get your learning journey off to a flying. To help this happen we’re offering Welcome Drop-in events at both library sites – Murray and St Peter’s....
Your Study Skills
A very warm welcome to all our new students joining us this year and welcome back if you’re a returning student. Whether you’re a new student, or a returning student, you’ll find plenty of help and...
Blogging during your PhD
Have you thought about blogging your experiences of doing your PhD? The Thesis Whisperer is a great resource for students doing a PhD, and a recent blog post discussed the potential benefits of blogging...
We Wear Culture
Check out the new Project from Google Arts and Culture Offers which offers free access to 30,000 Digitized Images and VR Films of Fashion Pieces from 180 famous Archives, Museums and Others. It includes interesting essays...
Heritage open days
If you have never taken part in the national Heritage Open Days make sure this is the year you do! Over four days every September thousands of volunteers organise events to celebrate the nation’s...
Writing retreats for PhD students
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have just opened their bookings for PhD writing retreats taking place in September and October. They would like to encourage more non-QMUL students to participate in their events,...
Missing your subject resources?
Are you away from Sunderland for the summer, and wishing you could access the library resources from where you are? Well, you can! Equipped with your university username and password, you can access the...